If allowed, utilities will prioritize infrastructure they own over rapid expansion of rooftop solar and other decentralized energy resources, writes Shannon Anderson of Solar United Neighbors, who argues for enabling private-sector VPP participation.

Xcel wants to build 800 MW of distributed energy in Minnesota, but makes it hard for its customers to own their own solar and batteries. That’s bad for…

A dozen state legislatures are pushing measures to launch or expand programs that rely on customers’ thermostats, batteries, and EVs to relieve the grid.

#iamthewest: Giving voice to the people that make up communities in the region.

Most VPPs rely on customers’ solar and batteries. Xcel says its utility-owned alternative can do a better job in Minnesota — but critics question the cost.

America’s two utility-scale offshore wind farms performed as well as gas power plants and better than coal in January — including during Winter Storm Fern.

Joe Daniel on why trimming utility profits is good governance.

She grew up in New Jersey, built a career in clean energy and is playing hockey this month for the Italian women's team in Milan Cortina.

We are in the solar-powered century, although some are taking their time to figure this out.

Millions of people want the benefits of solar but can’t install panels on their roof. Plug-in solar is changing that. Join Solar United Neighbors for an educational webinar on Plug-in Solar, a fast-g...

Electrified homes can unlock gigawatts of flexible capacity, supporting data center growth without driving up prices for families, Sam Silerio and Zach Pierce write.

Wyoming Supreme Court rules two bans passed by state lawmakers are unconstitutional.

The tax credit was rolled back by the Trump administration amid widespread policy changes to clean energy technology.

Several studies suggest SMRs will produce higher levels of nuclear waste than traditional plants

Plug-in solar, also called balcony solar, are solar panels that connect to a standard power outlet. They supply power directly to your home. They are a plug and play way to reduce our reliance on the electric grid and lower your energy bill without the need for a permit. Small scale plug-in systems can be placed on a balcony, in a front or backyard, or on a roof deck. You can also add a battery to store the electricity they generate.